01/ 02 Phone Numbers

Newest to the non geographic prefix family are 03 numbers. These were introduced in 2007 and have since become popular with image conscious businesses.

This number range has been adopted by leading organisations and charities such as the BBC, RSPCA and DVLA.

According to Ofcom, more calls are now made from mobiles than UK landlines. Calling non geographic phone numbers from mobiles can be costly for the consumer, even free numbers such as 0800 numbers.

The unique feature of 0333 numbers is that they cost the same to call per minute as a geographic number from any UK mobile or landline, whilst retaining all the features of an 08 number. This means that when a customer contacts your business from a UK mobile phone it will still only cost as much as it would to contact you from a UK landline.

Free, quick and easy setup is available and additional features such as Time of Day Routing or Ring Groups can easily be added to your 0333 number to enhance business practices and customer service levels.

• Inexpensive to call - Calling an 01/02 number from 08numbers.com will cost the same as calling any other 01/02 number, even from a mobile. Calls to 01/02 numbers are often free if the caller has free inclusive minutes in their call tariff.
• More UK calls are now made from mobile phones than UK landlines, so 01/02 numbers are a customer friendly option.
• 01/ 02 numbers give your business a local presence in any town or city in the UK
• Ability to use the same services and features as 08 and 03 non-geographic numbers, such as routing plans, call stats and IVR menus.
• Keep your 01/02 number for life (even if you relocate), saving future printing costs and eradicating the need to ever change the number your customers ring
• A cheaper alternative to using 0800 and 0845 numbers for your business, with a wide selection of package and payment options available for all budgets.

How much will it cost callers to phone my 01/ 02 number?
01/ 02 numbers will cost your caller the same amount as it would to call any UK 01/02 landline number. The good news is most telecom operators such as BT, Talk Talk and most major mobile companies now include calls to 01/ 02 numbers within their inclusive minutes.

Will I need any extra equipment?
No. Our 01/ 02 numbers work on top of your existing telephone line and with all telephone systems so no extra equipment is necessary. The service is configured remotely so there is no need for us to visit your offices.

What happens if our telephone system or phone lines go down?
All our phone numbers are divertable so you can change where you want calls to your 01/ 02 number delivered by logging into your web account.

I have existing 01/ 02 numbers. Can you take these services over?
We pride ourselves on providing a better, cost effective solution compared to our competitors. We have a number of porting agreements in place with leading network carriers that make porting your phone number to us hassle free.

Can I use my 01/ 02 number for a Fax to Email service?
Yes, all our phone numbers can be used as a fax to email service.